Gold Coast whale rescuer escapes fine

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A Gold Coast man who escaped a hefty fine for freeing a baby whale calf from shark netting has pledged to give tens of thousands in crowdfunding donations to a marine conservation group.

It is illegal in Queensland to interfere with equipment used for shark control, with a possible fine of up to $26,900 for doing so.

But an investigation by the Department of Fisheries cleared him of any serious breaches.

He has been handed two fisheries infringement notices but will not receive a monetary fine.

 

https://www.9news.com.au/national/gold-coast-whale-rescuer-django-escapes-fine-but-receives-official-warning-over-actions-qld-news/e843961b-9367-442c-b8c3-c5669782b58

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I heard about this yesterday. I think he did the right thing. 

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https://www.9news.com.au/national/gold-coast-whale-rescuer-django-escapes-fine-but-receives-official-warning-over-actions-qld-news/e843961b-9367-442c-b8c3-c5669782b58b

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